Dylann Roof's family gives statement on Charleston shooting

2015-06-19T21:33:01Z2015-06-19T23:48:17Z

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) -

Following Dylann Roof's bond hearing in Charleston on Friday, Roof's family released a statement regarding the shooting, saying they extend "their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims."

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those killed this week,” the statement read. “We have all been touched by the moving words from the victims' families offering God's forgiveness and love in the face of such horrible suffering.”